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Flex Plate: Service and Repair




DRIVE PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FS5A-EL]

1. Remove the transaxle. Automatic Transaxle Removal/Installation

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal









Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note

1. Set the SST against the drive plate.






2. Loosen the drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure, then remove the bolts and the drive plate.

Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note

1. Set the SST against the drive plate.






2. Tighten the new drive plate installation bolts uniformly in two or three steps in the order shown in the figure.

Tightening torque
- 108-116 Nm {11.1-11.8 kgf-m, 80-85 ft-lbf}